Wed. 2/25 8 a.m. METRO Board of Directors 114 Valley St. Wed. 2/25 5:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development Committee CH Wed. 2/25 6:30 p.m. Peaks Island Council PICC Fri. 2/27 10 a.m. Food Initiative/Steering Committee CH Fri. 2/27 3 p.m. Food Initiative/Urban Agriculture Workgroup DPS Bldg. Mon. 3/2 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority CH […]
February 2015
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Feb. 25 to March 10
Greater Portland Benefits Thursday 2/26 Winter Warm-Up Party, to benefit the SailMaine Scholarship Fund, 6:30-9 p.m., $40, SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, 772-7245. Friday 2/27 Hunger Banquet, to support Heifer International, sponsored by Greely High School Global Awareness Committee, Cumberland Congregational Church, 282 Main St., Cumberland, details/RSVP at [email protected]. Tuesday 3/3 Coastal Maine Aquatics, pizza sale […]
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Portland School Notebook: Students display their art, fix up playground
From kindergarten kids to high-school seniors, students throughout the state have created more than 100 works of art as part of Maine Youth Art Month, which begins Saturday with an exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art. The student show of paintings, drawings, sculpture, collage, mixed media pieces and other works is on view through March […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 25 to March 10
Greater Portland Books/Authors Wednesday 2/25 “What Burns Away,” Brown Bag discussion with author Melissa Falcon Field, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com. Friday 2/27 “Dream Singer,” discussion with local author Frank O. Smith, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com. Tuesday 3/10 “Twisted Threads,” discussion/signing with author Lea […]
Posted inForecaster Obituaries, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Michael A. Colello, 85: Sports lover made tough shots, and tough calls
PORTLAND — Michael A. Colello, 85, a well-known sports official, high-school basketball star and proud U.S. Navy veteran, died peacefully Feb. 17 at his home, surrounded by family. Colello was born in Portland on March 18, 1929, the son of Mauro and Michelina (Indano) Colello. Raised on Munjoy Hill, he attended local schools and graduated […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel has appointed Timothy Labonte as executive chef. Labonte previously was executive chef of The Portland Harbor Hotel, and held similar positions at The Bradley Inn, in New Harbor, and at restaurants in Rockland and in Key West, Florida. He was trained at the College of […]
Posted inNation & World
U.S., Iran report progress on nuclear pact
Slowing Iran’s nuclear program is within reach for the first time in more than a decade of talks.
Posted inMaine, News
In case you missed the video: Sultan takes his last trip
Dozens of police officers gathered on Feb. 13 to pay respects to a retired K-9 with the Yarmouth Police Department. Susan Kimball reports.
Posted inBoston Celtics
Isaiah Thomas helps Celtics beat Suns in return to Phoenix
Four days after being traded to Boston, Thomas scores eight points in the last two minutes to help his new team to a 115-110 win.
Posted inTimes Record
Council anchors mooring rules
BRUNSWICK New revisions to the town ordinance means boaters will now have to register their moorings. Under the ordinance amendments approved Monday night by the town council, all moorings must be registered with the town by June 1 each year, beginning with this year. Coastal landowners with 100 feet or more of shorefront property can […]